Focus of the Month: November 2019

Santosha, the Niyama of contentment written by Laura Johanna & Haiyan Khan   “He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.” Socrates Santosha is a Sanskrit word derived from two root words: “San/m,” meaning...

Focus of the Month: October 2019

Where Courage Lives Fear Dies written by Michelle Baker Dedicated To The Graceful Hearted That Face Suffering & Free Fear.    “Suffering didn’t make me more fearful. It made me more real.” -Walking Each Other Home, Ram Dass Discomfort, shakiness, uncertainty...

Focus of the Month: September 2019

Rest in Silence written by Keith Porteous   Mundaka Upanishad, 2.4: AUM is that bow, The Self of Consciousness, Reality, Love is the Arrow, Atman-Brahman its aim. 2.6: Meditate on the Self Of consciousness, Reality and Love as AUM. Victory to you, dear friend,...

Focus of the Month: August 2019

Reduce Reactivity, Practice Peace, and Shift from Samskaras to Shantih written by Monica Edelstein   August in New Orleans can be a challenging time. It’s very hot, we’re in the middle of hurricane season, and the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is on the...

Focus of the Month: July 2019

The Power of Words written by Caroline Hughes “Be impeccable with your word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the Word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your Word in the direction of truth and love.”   -Don...